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Bonnier AB (Swedish pronunciation: [ˈbʊ̂nːiːr]), also the Bonnier Group, is a privately held Swedish media group of 175 companies operating in 15 countries. It is controlled by the Bonnier family. Background The company was founded in 1804 by Gerhard Bonnier in Copenhagen, Denmark, when Bonnier published his first book, Underfulde og sandfærdige kriminalhistorier. Gerhard's sons later moved to Sweden. The Bonnier book publishing companies in Sweden that are part of book publishing house Bonnierförlagen now include Albert Bonniers förlag, Wahlström & Widstrand, Forum, and Bonnier Carlsen, as well as other book publishers and imprints in Sweden. Bonnier Tidskrifter publishes magazines, including Veckans Affärer, Damernas Värld, Amelia, Sköna hem, Teknikens Värld, Resume, nearly a dozen crossword magazines, and the tablet magazine C Mode. Other subsidiaries include the film production companies SF Studios and Sonet Film; daily newspapers Dagens Nyheter, Expressen, Sydsvenskan and Helsingborgs Dagblad; business daily Dagens Industri; and medical journal Dagens Medicin. International operations In Denmark, operations include magazine publisher Bonnier Publications, which has subsidiaries in Norway, Finland and Sweden; business daily Dagbladet Børsen; film distributors SF Film and film producers SF Film Production. Finnish operations include book publishers Tammi and WSOY; plus magazines from Bonnier Publications and film productions by FS Film. In Germany, Bonnier Media Deutschland includes Ullstein Buchverlage, Piper Verlag, Thienemann Verlag and Carlsen Verlag, among others. In Malta, Bonnier owned Evoke Gaming Ltd. This was divested in late 2017. In January 2007, the Bonnier Magazine Group acquired 18 magazines from the American media company Time Inc. (at the time owned by Time Warner) and merged the operations with other publishing companies to create the U.S. based Bonnier Corporation. As a result, Bonnier Corporation owns over 40 magazines, including Popular Science, Saveur, Field & Stream, Outdoor Life and Popular Photography, a range of action sport magazines focused on motorcycling, as well as a number of niche travel and lifestyle titles. Book publisher Weldon Owen was also part of the company. In 2013, Bonnier signed a deal with Source Interlink where they bought motorcycle franchises Dirt Rider, Motorcyclist, Sport Rider, Motorcycle Cruiser, Hot Bike, Baggers, Super Streetbike, Street Chopper and ATV Rider, whereas they sold Sound & Vision and the TransWorld franchise. Bonnier’s publishing in the United Kingdom has two main divisions: Igloo Books and Bonnier Books UK. A number of imprints operate within each division, most notably: Blink, Autumn Publishing, Hot Key Books, John Blake Publishing, Embla, Templar Publishing and Piccadilly Press, Zaffre and Studio Press. In 2015, Bonnier UK acquired commercial fiction publisher Totally Entwined. Weldon Owen UK and US was sold to Insight Editions in 2018. Former operations include Piccolia in France and Five Mile Press in Australia which have both been liquidated. Bonnier Publishing USA was formed in August 2016, then composed of the publisher Weldon Owen and the children's publisher, Little Bee. The president of Little Bee, Shimul Tolia, became the CEO of this group. Bonnier Publishing USA was sold to its management in 2019. Bonnier owns business newspapers in Estonia (Äripäev), Lithuania (Verslo žinios), Poland (Puls Biznesu) and Slovenia (Finance Business Daily), as well as medical journals in Denmark, Norway, Finland, Poland, and Slovenia. Bonnier is also behind several digital startups, including the tablet publishing platform Mag+ and children's toy app producer, Toca Boca (sold in 2016 to Spin Master). In 2017, the Bonnier Motorcycle Group bought the AMA EnduroCross Championship, an off-road motorcycling series. The group also promotes the Quail Motorcycle Gathering, HighPipe, Track Day Shootout, Adventure Rally Series and Hot Bike Tour. Also in 2017, Bonnier sold Nordic Cinema Group to AMC Theatres. On 20 July 2018, Telia Company announced the proposed acquisition of the Bonnier Broadcasting Group (which owns TV4 AB, MTV Oy and C More Entertainment) from Bonnier. The acquisition was completed on 2 December 2019. On 6 February 2020, Bonnier Books UK launched literary imprint, Manilla Press. Ownership Bonnier is controlled by around 75 family members, including some seventh-generation heirs. Some well-known relatives and descendants of the Bonnier family include: Time Inc. magazines acquisition In January 2007, the Bonnier Magazine Group agreed to acquire 18 magazines that Time Inc. was divesting. The estimated price was US$225 million in cash and the assumption of about US$42 million in unfulfilled subscription liabilities (subscriptions already paid but not yet delivered.) The magazines in the package employed 550 people and included Outdoor Life, Popular Science, Field & Stream, Ski, Yachting, and Transworld Snowboarding, as well as 11 other titles that were part of Time Inc.'s Time4 Media Group. Also included were Parenting and Babytalk, which were part of the Parenting Group. That price was believed to be a multiple of about 11 times cash flow for a group that had net income of around US$20 million and revenue of around $230 million. "We think we did a good deal, and we think Time did as well," said Jonas Bonnier, head of the Bonnier Magazine Group. Bonnier already had a small footprint in the US through a 50 percent stake in Winter Park, Florida-based World Publications, which owned the titles Islands and Spa, Saveur, Water Skiing, and Caribbean Travel & Life. References External links Official website Company Overview of Bonnier AB by Bloomberg Businessweek. Discover the Weldon Owen popular books. Find the top 100 most popular Weldon Owen books.
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Forest Creatures
Snapshot Picture LibraryForests are full of fascinating animals! Accompanied by a readalong audio track, more than 70 colorful photos bring forest dwellers, like crafty raccoons and curious hedgehogs, to ...
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Williams-Sonoma Muffins
Beth HenspergerClassic blueberry muffins with a sweet crumb topping, savory muffins filled with tomato and goat cheese, tender buttermilk muffins dipped in cinnamon and sugarthese are recipes tha...
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Saveur Easy Italian
The editors of Saveur MagazineFrom the editors of America's favorite culinary magazine, SAVEUR Easy Italian features 30 recipes for authentic classics like soulful minestrone soup, seasonal pasta, and luscious ...
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Williams-Sonoma The New Slow Cooker
Brigit BinnsAwaken your taste buds and discover a whole new way to use your slow cooker with the more than 100 scrumptious recipes found in this book. The slow cooker remains one of the most p...
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Endangered Animals
Snapshot Picture LibraryDiscover rare endangered animals! Accompanied by a readalong audio track, more than 70 colorful photos showcase all kinds of endangered animals. Threatened and endangered spec...
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Whales
Snapshot Picture LibraryEnter the majestic underwater world of whales! Accompanied by a readalong audio track, more than 70 colorful photos showcase all kinds of whales. Learn about the everyday live...
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Fish
Snapshot Picture LibraryGet an upclose peek at fish! Accompanied by a readalong audio track, more than 70 colorful photos showcase all kinds of fish. See fish darting through coral gardens, hiding fr...
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Underwater Animals
Snapshot Picture LibraryMeet mysterious creatures of the ocean! Accompanied by a readalong audio track, more than 70 colorful photos showcase all kinds of underwater animals. Discover these wild, won...
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Williams-Sonoma Mexican
Marilyn TausendFresh guacamole served with homemade tortilla chips, chicken enchiladas baked in a savory salsa roja, warm tortilla soup topped with diced avocado and melting cheese. Whether you c...
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Williams-Sonoma Pasta
Erica de ManeFrom spiral pasta tossed with fresh pesto to a delicious lasagne layered with duck and cream sauce, the variety of pasta dishes is an endless source of inspiration in the kitchen a...
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Williams-Sonoma Vegetable
Marlena SpielerFresh, crisp, and bursting with color and flavor, vegetables embody the changing of the seasons more than any other food. From tender spring peas to rich, creamytextured winter squ...
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Horses
Snapshot Picture LibraryGet ready to meet horses up close! Accompanied by a readalong audio track, more than 70 colorful photos showcase horses from all over the world. From racing to helping around ...
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Williams-Sonoma Risotto
Pamela Sheldon JohnsVersatile risotto can combine tender asparagus and Parmesan cheese, savory chicken and caramelized onions, delicate sea bass and fennel, or any number or seasonal ingredientsand al...
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Williams-Sonoma Chicken
Rick RodgersThe amazing versatility of chicken lets you quickly prepare it in a stirfry, grill it to perfection outdoors on a summer's day, or slowly simmer it in a satisfying pot of chicken n...
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Williams-Sonoma Fish
Shirley KingLean, heathful, and quick to cook, fish plays an important role in the modern kitchen. Whether you are in the mood for salmon on the grill, traditional trout amandine, or a rustic ...
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Cats
Snapshot Picture LibrarySee cute, cuddly cats in action! Accompanied by a readalong audio track, more than 70 colorful photos showcase all kinds of cats. Enjoy an insider’s view of a cat’s world with...
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Williams-Sonoma Bread
Beth HenspergerWarm, wholesome, and simply delicious, freshly made bread captures the spirit of home baking. Throughout the seasons, all types of bread can adorn our tables, sustaining and satisf...
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Cars
Snapshot Picture LibraryCars have an important jobthey take us where we need to go! Accompanied by a readalong audio track, more than 70 thrilling photos showcase all kinds of autos, from fast sports...
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The Total Fishing Manual
Joe CermeleGEAR UP How to pick the best lures, baits, flies, and tackle for every situation and every style of water you plan to fish. Customize your rod and reel to suit your every need. Lea...
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Williams-Sonoma Cookies
Marie SimmonsChewy chocolate brownies or tender seashellshaped madeleines, crisp and buttery shortbread or jamfilled sandwiches dusted with powered sugarno sweet is more welcome than a cookie, ...
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Farm Animals
Snapshot Picture LibraryTake a colorful, closeup tour of farms and meet the animals that live there. Accompanied by a readalong audio track, more than 70 colorful photos showcase all kinds of farm an...
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Helicopters
Snapshot Picture LibraryHelicopters can take off at a moment’s notice and land in tight spots! Accompanied by a readalong audio track, more than 70 colorful photos showcase all kinds of helicopters. ...
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Tractors
Snapshot Picture LibraryGet ready to see tractors in action! Accompanied by a readalong audio track, more than 70 colorful photos showcase all kinds of tractors. Tractors and humans team up for all s...
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Digging Machines
Snapshot Picture LibraryGet ready to see digging machines in action! Accompanied by a readalong audio track, more than 70 colorful photos showcase all kinds of digging machines. Digging machines such...
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Trucks
Snapshot Picture LibraryHop on board for a trip on the world’s most exciting trucks! Accompanied by a readalong audio track, more than 70 colorful photos showcase all kinds of trucks. From big rigs t...
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Williams-Sonoma Dessert
Abigail Johnson DodgeWhether it's a plate of warm double chocolate chip cookies, a chilled dish of richly caramelized crème brulee, or a thick wedge of oldfashioned apple pie, no one can resist the swe...
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Polar Animals
Snapshot Picture LibraryDiscover amazing polar animals! Accompanied by a readalong audio track, more than 70 colorful photos showcase all kinds of polar animals. With stark landscapes and harsh clima...
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Reptiles
Snapshot Picture LibraryExplore the world of reptilesfrom enormous Komodo dragons to tiny geckos, cobras to tortoises. Accompanied by a readalong audio track, more than 70 colorful photos show a wide...
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Williams-Sonoma Soup of the Day
Kate McMillanWilliamsSonoma Soup of the Day offers a tantalizing collection of 365 soup recipes: one for each day of the year. Colorful calendars at the beginning of each chapter offer an atagl...
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Williams-Sonoma Grill Master
Fred ThompsonHead outside, fire up the grill, and earn the title of Grill Master among your friends and family with this ultimate grilling companion. Over 100 backtobasics recipes that will hav...
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Baby Animals
Snapshot Picture LibraryLet's play with baby animals! Accompanied by a readalong audio track, more than 70 colorful photos showcase baby animals from all over the world. Meet and learn about all sort...
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The Total Outdoorsman Manual
T. Edward NickensThe Total Outdoorsman Manual is the ultimate guide book for the outdoors enthusiast, packed with hundreds of practical tips and techniques from T. Edward Nickens and the experts at...
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Birds
Snapshot Picture LibraryExplore the beauty and variety of the bird world. Accompanied by a readalong audio track, more than 70 colorful photos showcase all kinds of birds. From cardinals to kingfishe...
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Kittens
Snapshot Picture LibraryWhat's more lovable than a fluffy kitten? Accompanied by a readalong audio track, more than 70 colorful photos showcase all kinds of kittens. As playful as they are sleepy, as...
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Elephants
Snapshot Picture LibraryGet to know elephants, the world’s largest land animals! Accompanied by a readalong audio track, more than 70 colorful photos showcase all kinds of elephants. Find out how ele...
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Penguins
Snapshot Picture LibraryGet an upclose look at penguins fishing, marching, and diving. Accompanied by a readalong audio track, more than 70 colorful photos showcase all kinds of penguins. Through the...
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Williams-Sonoma Soup
Diane Rossen WorthingtonSoup is the original comfort food. After all, what could be more satisfying than a purée of butternut squash topped with a dollop of cream? But soup can be refreshing as wellthink ...
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Rainforest Animals
Snapshot Picture LibraryGet ready for an upclose look at rainforests and some of the amazing and rare animals that live in them. Accompanied by a readalong audio track, this collection of more than 7...
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Williams-Sonoma Thanksgiving
Michael McLaughlinNo other holiday captures the spirit of home cooking the way Thanksgiving does. From the perfect roast turkey with wild rice and chesnut stuffing to a rich, oldfashioned pumpkin pi...
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Williams-Sonoma Salad
Georgeanne BrennanSalads bring out the best in fresh seasonal ingredients, whether they are delicate spring lettuces paired with soft goat cheese or crisp autumn apples tossed with toasted pecans....
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Saveur Easy Mexican
James OselandFrom the editors of America's favorite culinary magazine, SAVEUR Easy Mexican features 37 recipes for authentic classics like rich tortilla soup, refreshing shrimp ceviche,...
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Airplanes
Snapshot Picture LibraryGet ready for takeoff with dynamic and colorful airplanes! Accompanied by a readalong audio track, more than 70 colorful photos showcase all kinds of airplanes. These exciting...
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Williams-Sonoma Potato
Selma Brown MorrowFrom a helping of hearty home fries to a slice of buttery pommes Anna to a savory Spanish omelete, potatoes are a favorite ingredient throughout the world. Served on the side or as...
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Favorite Cookies
The Williams-Sonoma Test KitchenDazzling and delectable cookies for every occasion and tastefrom Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies to Homemade Oreos and Matcha Shortbread Cookies. This comprehensive collectio...
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Dogs
Snapshot Picture LibrarySee just how much fun a dog’s life can be! Accompanied by a readalong audio track, more than 70 colorful photos showcase all kinds of dogs. Playing or exploring, leaping or lo...